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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2025

Case Report: Catheter rupture of central venous port devices placed via the right internal jugular vein for chemotherapy in gastrointestinal cancer patients: a four-case series.

Toshimitsu Tanaka, Fukahori Masaru, Sachiko Nagasu, Asako Kuhara, Masamichi Koganemaru, Shuichi Tanoue, Fumihiko Fujita, Takumi Kawaguchi, Keisuke Miwa

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Toshimitsu TanakaMultidisciplinary Treatment Cancer Center, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Japan.
Fukahori MasaruMultidisciplinary Treatment Cancer Center, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Japan.
Sachiko NagasuMultidisciplinary Treatment Cancer Center, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Japan.
Asako KuharaDepartment of Radiology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan.
Masamichi KoganemaruDepartment of Radiology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan.
Shuichi TanoueDepartment of Radiology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan.
Fumihiko FujitaDepartment of Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan.
Takumi KawaguchiDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan.
Keisuke MiwaMultidisciplinary Treatment Cancer Center, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Japan.

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Background: Central venous (CV) ports are extensively employed for the administration of chemotherapy in cancer patients owing to their safety and reliability. The rupture of a CV port catheter is an infrequent occurrence; nonetheless, it can effectuate serious complications if left untreated. In this case series, we present four cases of catheter rupture of CV ports implanted in cancer patients via the right internal jugular vein for chemotherapy administration. Results: Our series comprised one male and three female patients, with an age range of 41-76 years (median age: 61 years). All CV ports were implanted through the right internal jugular vein using a PowerPort Conclusion: Catheter rupture of the CV port is a rare but potentially grave complication. Therefore, routine monitoring is required, considering the possibility of catheter rupture if the CV port is retained as an implant for an extended period.

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catheter rupturecentral venous portchemotherapycomplicationsgastrointestinal cancerinternal jugular vein

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PMCPMC12440788

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